- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lake Benton, MN
Heartland Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Heartland Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270010803015
👥 S:T ratio 76
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heartland Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 75.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 12
- students enrolled
Heartland Elementary has class sizes smaller than 92% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Pipestone Area School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270010803015 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Heartland Elementary shrank from 12 students in 2022-23 to 11 in 2023-24 (-8.3%).
Teacher FTE held 2.3 → 2.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-1 students YoY 270010803015 · Lake Benton, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
12 enr · 6:1 · 75.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Pipestone Elementary (580 students)
Heartland Elementary shrank from 12 students in 2022-23 to 11 in 2023-24 (-8.3%). Teacher FTE held 2.3 → 2.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Heartland Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pipestone Elem
Pipestone Elementary
580 students
- Pipestone Seni
Pipestone Senior High
302 students
- Pipestone Midd
Pipestone Middle
244 students
- This school 12
Heartland Elementary
12 students
What this shows Heartland Elementary reports 12 students on the CCD universe file.
How Heartland Elementary compares
Heartland Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6:1 | ▼ 62% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.0% | ▲ 75% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 12 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
12
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
6:1
students per teacher
- 62% below state mean
Top 8% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$14,158
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 100.0%
Largest group: White at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, Heartland Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Pipestone Area School District reports $14,158 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Heartland Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pipestone Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pipestone Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pipestone Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Heartland Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~12 students)
Frequently asked questions about Heartland Elementary
How many students attend Heartland Elementary?
Heartland Elementary has 12 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lake Benton, MN. CCD year-over-year: 12 (2022-23) → 11 (2023-24), down 1.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heartland Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Heartland Elementary is 6:1, which is 62% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 62% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Heartland Elementary?
75.0% of students at Heartland Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Heartland Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Heartland Elementary is White at 100.0% of enrollment, in Lake Benton, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heartland Elementary?
Heartland Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
What other schools are in Pipestone Area School District?
Besides Heartland Elementary, Pipestone Area School District also operates Pipestone Elementary (580 students), Pipestone Senior High (302 students), and Pipestone Middle (244 students). See the Pipestone Area School District district page for the complete list.